Your social calendar could be quite busy today and running from place to place may make you feel overwhelmed. Even though it might seem a good idea to have a lot to do, perhaps your feelings are telling you that it is better to forgo an engagement or two. If you can, you may want to think about the things that are really crucial for you to get done today and cancel the rest, perhaps using your free time to truly enjoy yourself. Should any feelings of guilt arise, simply remind yourself that you will not be the best social companion if you have overstretched your limits. Giving yourself permission to pay attention to your own needs, you may find, can not only make you feel more relaxed, but it might also let you fully savor the things that are the most meaningful for you.

Creating space in our day for ourselves allows us to get the most out of the time we wind up spending with other people. Although at first it might seem that we are the most productive when we are running around doing a large number of things, what in fact happens is that we deplete our energy so much that we are unable to really take delight in the moment and the things that we like doing. Making your schedule work in a way that is best for you today will help you to feel excited and energized by the things you are engaged in.